The Hindu

Tamil Nadu Budget 2026 updates: In his 142-minute speech, Finance Minister highlights DMK government's welfare measures

The State’s interim Budget for the financial year 2026-2027 was presented in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly on Tuesday (February 17, 2026) by Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu ahead of the ...
The Hindu

Tamil Brahmi inscriptions found in Egypt’s Valley of the Kings shed light on ancient trade links

A path-breaking finding has shed new light on trade links between ancient Tamilagam, other parts of India and the Roman Empire. Two researchers have identified close to 30 inscriptions in Tamil Brahmi ...
Indiatimes

With 11.2% growth, Tamil Nadu eyes $1 trillion status by 2031: State economic survey

CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu clocked a robust economic growth of 11.2%, the highest among major states in 2024-25, according to the Economic Survey of Tamil Nadu 2025-26 released on Monday.The gross state ...
Indiatimes

Tamil Nadu’s interim budget: State's debt to touch Rs 10.71 lakh crore by March 2027; govt plans Rs 1.79 lakh crore borrowing, targets deficit reduction

CHENNAI: State finance minister Thangam Thennarasu said on Tuesday that the outstanding debt of the Tamil Nadu govt for 2026-27 is estimated at Rs 10.71 lakh crore by March, 2027.In his interim budget ...
Mint

Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada OTT releases this week: Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil, Baby Girl and more

The second week of February brings a diverse slate of South Indian films to streaming platforms. From mainstream Telugu entertainers and Tamil political satire to Malayalam thrillers and rural ...